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The Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society is a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Oceana County. Our society maintains a vast repository of records including newspapers, cemetery and census records, school records, yearbooks, family history, marriage records, obituary records, and more. We also own and operate the Mears Historical Park & Museum in Mears, where visitors can experience our history firsthand.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Chadwick Munger Research Center
Wed, Oct 16
Hart
Oct 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hart, 114 Dryden St, Hart, MI 49420, USA
Oct 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hart, 114 Dryden St, Hart, MI 49420, USA
Stop by or schedule a visit to research the most comprehensive collection of historical documents in the State of Michigan.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Tue, Nov 19
Hart
Nov 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hart, 114 Dryden St, Hart, MI 49420, USA
Nov 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hart, 114 Dryden St, Hart, MI 49420, USA
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Hart Artwalk
Sat, Oct 05
Hart
Oct 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hart, 114 Dryden St, Hart, MI 49420, USA
Oct 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hart, 114 Dryden St, Hart, MI 49420, USA
The Chadwick Munger House is a featured stop for the Fall Artwalk throughout Downtown Hart! Make sure to stop by to view a variety of art and quiltwork.
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Mears Historical Park Self-Guided Tours
Sun, Jul 14
Mears
Jul 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mears, 5698 W Fox Rd, Mears, MI 49436, USA
Jul 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mears, 5698 W Fox Rd, Mears, MI 49436, USA
Visit the Mears Historical Park for a self-guided tour using guide-by-cell and discover the Swift Lathers Home, Swedish Church, Transportation Museum, Boynton Cottage, Tool Museum, and the Robinson Museum.
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